Emma Corrin on 'Pride & Prejudice' Role, Nonbinary Identity, and Being Variety's First Nonbinary Cover Star
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Ellise Shafer
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Summary
Emma Corrin, the nonbinary actor known for playing Princess Diana in "The Crown," discusses their career trajectory, including feeling daunted by taking on a role in a new adaptation of "Pride & Prejudice" due to fans' deep love for the source material. Corrin is featured as Variety's first nonbinary Power of Women cover star, a recognition they initially hesitated to accept due to concerns about labels. The article explores their journey from breakout fame to navigating identity in the public eye and their approach to choosing challenging roles.
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It's a label thing, isn't it? Which doesn't mean anything but also it does.
'Pride & Prejudice' Was Daunting After Diana and Marvel
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